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J85 WDA

1992 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,671 mi
Last recorded72,671 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 735147,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 WDA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,671 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine misfire

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,707 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine misfire

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,464 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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J85 WDA is a 1992 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 147,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J85 WDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J85 WDA registered?

J85 WDA is a 1992 BMW 735, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J85 WDA safe to buy?

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